Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung NX1100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FH1 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH1 was launched 4 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH1 matches up versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 versus the NX1100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and NX1100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.